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Pro Cycling

Hesjedal being assessed in hospital after crashing out of Tour de Suisse

Canadian had been second overall starting today’s stage The Garmin Sharp team is facing a nervous time as it awaits a medical update on Ryder Hesjedal, who has crashed out of the Tour de Suisse. The American team is hoping […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, Tour de Suisse,

MPCC doctor Mégret denies giving green light to Pierre Rolland after irregular cortisol levels detected

“This is completely false and incomprehensible” Armand Mégret, the doctor of the anti-doping group MPCC (Movement for a Credible Cycling) has strongly denied Europcar’s claim that he gave a green light to Pierre Roland to continue in the Critérium du […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Contador says his Tour de France form ‘won’t be less than previous years’

Despite quiet Dauphiné, Spaniard insists he’s happy with his sensations and progress Although Alberto Contador had a muted showing in the Critérium du Dauphiné, finishing tenth overall after holding back to help his team-mate Michael Rogers on the last day, […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Critérium du Dauphiné, Pro Cycling,

Tour de Suisse: Mollema climbs to Crans Montana victory

Reels in Hesjedal with 500m to go on punchy summit finish Bauke Mollema (Blanco) bided his time on the final 16km climb in stage two of the Tour de Suisse, and his patience and timely attack resulted in the victory […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results, Tour de Suisse,

Critérium du Dauphiné: Froome takes overall De Marchi holds him off for final stage

Team Sky’s late acceleration pushes Michael Rogers off the podium Chris Froome (Team Sky) made the 2013 Critérium du Dauphiné well and truly his own with a late acceleration on the final climb of the final stage, between Sisteron and […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Critérium du Dauphiné, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Critérium du Dauphiné: Fuglsang says he chose to prioritise GC improvement rather than stage win

Danish rider ‘very optimistic ahead of the Tour de France’ Jakob Fuglsang may have appeared to be the strongest in the two man break which decided the victory on yesterday’s seventh stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, but the Dane […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Critérium du Dauphiné, Pro Cycling,

Cancellara rues wind change, missed chance in Tour de Suisse TT

“Luck was not on my side, but I still feel confidence” Although he downplayed his chances somewhat before yesterday’s time trial, saying that he hadn’t done much specialist training this year and was thus unsure of his chances, Fabian Cancellara […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de Suisse,

Chris Froome: “We’ve got some good reasons to be confident”

Dauphiné winner now looks ahead to the Tour de France with teammate Richie Porte With his victory in the Critérium du Dauphiné, Chris Froome (Team Sky) has further emphasised his position as favourite for the upcoming Tour de France. The […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Critérium du Dauphiné, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Walkiewicz hits back at McQuaid, rejects claims he was found guilty by UCI Ethics Commission

UEC honorary president claims McQuaid offered UCI position to Makarov in exchange for his support Responding to a communication sent by Pat McQuaid to the national federations on June 5th which cast doubts over his ethics, European Cycling Union (UEC) […]

Author: UCI Ethics Commission by Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Teutenberg ends 2013 season as recovery from head injury continues

German sprinter still trying to bounce back, future uncertain The effects of the head injury suffered by Ina Yoko Teutenberg three months ago continue to affect her 2013 season, with the Specialized lululemon rider now accepting that it would be […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Dennis satisfied with Dauphiné despite slipping from third to ninth overall

First year pro retains lead in best young rider contest Although he cracked today under the pressure exerted by Alberto Contador on the penultimate climb of the day, the Col du Noyer, and lost his third place in the general […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Critérium du Dauphiné, Pro Cycling,

Tour de Suisse: Cameron Meyer takes short, breezy Quinto stage one time trial

Australian takes yellow jersey with first ever European victory Cameron Meyer (Orica-GreenEdge) blitzed to his first ever victory in Europe in the 8.1km opening time trial of the 2013 Tour de Suisse. The 25-year-old Australian, who set off in the […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results, Tour de Suisse,

Emotional Sanchez outsprints Fuglsang for Critérium du Dauphiné stage win

Rogers deposes Dennis in battle for GC podium spot Weeping for joy after the finish, Samuel Sanchez showed strong emotion when he won a two man gallop to take the penultimate stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné in Superdévoluy. The […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Critérium du Dauphiné, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Dan Martin pleased with Tour de France preparation, begins Tour de Suisse today

Irishman ‘very relaxed’ going into Swiss race, but believes he can be competitive Continuing his buildup to what he hopes will be a successful second Tour de France for him, Dan Martin has said that he believes he could ride […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France, Tour de Suisse,

Fabian Cancellara downplays time trial chances before Tour de Suisse opening TT

Swiss rider elaborates on reason for missing Tour de France Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Leopard) may be a four time world champion against the clock, but he has downplayed his prospects of victory in Saturday’s 8.2 kilometre time trial at the Tour […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France, Tour de Suisse,

Legal challenge to Swiss Cycling’s nomination of McQuaid for UCI presidential role

Former Swiss national coach Buergi and Skins combine to take court action As an important June 15th vote nears for Cycling Ireland’s clubs in relation to the proposed Irish nomination of Pat McQuaid for a third term as UCI president, […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Cancellara to miss Tour de France due to goal of winning world road race championship

Swiss rider passes over chance for more success in France Previous murmurings that Fabian Cancellara might forego the Tour de France were followed by confirmation of that today, with the former stage winner and yellow jersey wearer saying he would […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

André Greipel and Marcel Sieberg both extend with Lotto-Belisol

German riders commit to two more years with the Belgian Cycling Project André Greipel and Marcel Sieberg have both renewed their contracts with Lotto-Belisol, committing to the team for another two years. The two German riders have ridden for the […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

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